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When i take a deep breath the left side of my back aches, the pain is right under my shoulder blade, what's wrong?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Pain: If it has been going on for a couple of days it could either be a muscle strain or pleuritis (inflammation of the protective layer of the lungs).

Answered 5/15/2016

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A member asked:

When i take a deep breath the left side of my back aches, the pain is right under my shoulder blade, what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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